Around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water are estimated to enter the River Roding and its tributaries every year via unpermitted and previously unmonitored outfalls,…
Only 14.3% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, according to new figures released by the Environment Agency. It is…
The Mayor of London’s Clean and Healthy Rivers Plan represents a significant opportunity to restore London’s waterways as thriving natural assets for people and wildlife….
Recent figures published in The Times have shown that Thames Water was responsible for almost a third of the water sector’s most harmful pollution incidents…
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced 13 new bathing water sites across England, including stretches of the River Thames at…
Londoners are being encouraged to reconnect with their local rivers as part of this year’s London Rivers Week 2026, marking a decade of connecting people…
In case you missed it, we are sharing highlights from the London Rivers Week 2026 competition. A beautiful collection of winning and finalist entries capturing…
Outdoor learning is set to return to the Welsh Harp nature reserve as Brent Council and Thames21 announce the reopening of the dedicated environmental education…
On 20 January, the Government published its Water White Paper, described as a “once-in-a-generation overhaul”. While we welcome the commitment to a stronger regulator and…
Thames21 is an independent environmental charity that works to transform London and the Thames Basin into a healthier, more climate-resilient region with rivers that everyone…
